Ho Hum

yup, i got 'em... the ho hums. (and its raining) I just don't really want to do much, course it is early and haven't tried to start anything today... so that could change. I need to find another alternative for my exercising, as I sent my walking DVD to my dtr. I hope she uses it, and likes it. I found it to be helpful...hmmm just wondering if some of those really old VHS exercise tapes might still be hanging around. (yep I said it, VHS). Of course I never through anything away...so there is a strong possiblity. for me exercising is the key to the "mental" outlook... and enforcing a stronger desire to stay on track with my food. I don't really want to call it a diet... cause its just eating healthy. I truly have tried to rid my home of all those unhealthy foods we all shouldn't eat. I have only canola or olive oil, skim milk, splenda (or no sugar), no added salt or low sodium foods... very few canned items (canned full of salt), NO pre packaged "ready to eat" foods...no chips, cookies, or other random bad for you snacks. All these things have such "bad" things in the compostion of the food. Dr. Oz says they are not healthy. So basically since June/july 07 this is how I have lived. enough of that...
Last night i stayed up late to work on a scrapbooking project. It was fun, I really got out of my "box" for this. I didn't intend too, but it really just worked that way. I can't post the LO just yet... but will do so shortly.
I am trying to complete a few more C52 layouts... there is a challenge to make as many pages from the previous C52 kit we recieved. The prize? An ad-on kit for the next C52 kit to include alphas, ribbon, etc...(co-ordinates with the paper).
I have uploaded 8 LO so far... not sure how much more I can do and be happy with them. So, I will just go as far as I am happy with... then quit. I will post them in a slide show when I am completed. last day to upload is 2-13 or 2-14... (thursday).

IT SNOWED!!

Imagine that! Here in Mississippi... it has snowed. we haven't had snow in 6-7 years, and well - today was the day. Of course you had to be quick...as it didn't stay around long. I stayed up too late last night, and didn't get up early as i usually do so i didn't get the earliest of snow benefits. However, i did get a few quick shots. then i went back inside to drink some coffee, put on warmer clothes... and leave out again with the camera. by then, the snow had stopped and actually it was beginning to melt. so i had to snap as many pic's as i could in a very short amt of time. it is not 3pm.. and there is NO trace of snow existing. ha... well... it was exciting when it came. Surprises come in all forms... snow brings out the "kid" in you. It was like a big boost of caffeine. i came back inside... loaded pic's... cleaned the kitchen and now have a big pot of soup on. cornbread is next. mmmmm... it's a great day!

Governors Inauguration Parade

Yesterday we went and were a part of the inauguration parade. Deep South Military Vehicle Club (my husband) and Mississippi State Band were in the parade. along with (ole miss - ahem!) USM, JSU, ECCC, and many High School Bands. There were several clubs of the son's of confederacy and union groups... clubs frankly i have never heard of. They also had a riding club there... the horses were impressive. but i didn't get a pic of them. i will include some pics somewhere here on the page about the parade shortly.


well, i have started a walking DVD. Wasn't sure i would be able to do it, but it was okay.. at least the part i went through (half of it). I can tell a difference in "myself" just from doing the exercise. i really like to exercise... i don't know why i put off doing it. It really lifts my spirits.
I am still having trouble keeping points within the range WW says i should be in. I want to snack in the evenings. this is my most difficult time.

Friday is C52 and i am looking forward to it. Saturday is our DSMV club meeting. i am hoping for a good turn out.

I am still working on my scrap room... doug put up shelves first of this week, and i have had stuff pulled out everywhere. I have delayed organizing and putting things back up because i have just been overwhelmed with how... and not having adeq storage containers. After some feedback from my ASF friends i am inspired... and motivated now to pursue this!
oh... all the christmas stuff is put up. still need to do some cleaning, but the scrap room has delayed me. i did go to bunko... but didn't win. but that is okay... as i just love being there! I enjoyed my time scrapping friday night... but didn't really complete my (3) LO to my liking... so when i do complete them i will scan and post.

Another Dreary Day...

well, its cloudy and with many "warnings" out for the weather. so i am a bit draggy today... but thats okay. just got in from hernando yesterday... had car trouble on the way home. so aggravating. doug had to come and get me...didn't tell my mom as she worries so much. One day we will have a newer car and hopefully not have to repair a car every week.
i was able to take home my sisters scanner to help me scan in some old family photos. My mom told me while i was up... that i "didn't make a page about my dad"... this year. gulp. i just didn't expect her to say that. It was on my "to do" list... just couldn't get it all done. I need to do another few LO of dad and also courtney....kinda helps me deal with their loss too. mom misses my dad a lot... so do i. I still get teary eyed anytime I think of him.. even typing this.
oh a different note.... get this... 1) i am actually cooking today. YUP... trying to get back into my WW meals... and routine family life at home.
2).. taking the christmas stuff all down and packing it up. yeah, you heard me.. christmas stuff. i know its bad... but it is actually sooner than it has been in the past.
3) i plan to walk today... might have to walk at the church if it is raining...
4) i get to play BUNKO! i am subbing for a member who is out. yeah.... I love playing... its a chance to just relax.
and
5) tomorrow... is a free crop night... i hope to go to the store and scrap. hmmm ... i wonder if i told Jo i was gonna scrap? might ought to call her.

I will end this with a smile... as i love to scrap. (I'm not very good at it.. and i want to do more... but... it makes me happy... esp when i can use it to help with the family... doing pages for everyone.

celebrating my nephew's birthday

here is a copy of a card i sent to my nephew Jeremy... turning 30 today!

Make a slideshow - it's easy!

being honest

Today is the day to start anew. I have to be honest with myself and quit pushing things to the back burner. I got on the scales... and wow - in just a matter of 6 wks things have just gone to heck. I have wanted to change my lifestyle...and pretty much have altered it a good bit... but i am having such difficulty fitting in the exercise. Why should this be a problem? I am not a member of a "club" but that shouldn't hinder me. there are lots of ways to exercise without a membership. I can tell things aren't in the "order" they should be in... thus...this is why my house is in disaray... and i just don't have the mojo for scrappin either. i guess i am in a winter funk... oh thats scarey... since winter is just begining! I am going to try to set small goals for now. Dana says baby steps... so here goes. For the rest of the week i am going to journal my eating, and avoid the "major" things i know are not healthy, also to pick up 1 or 2 extra areas in the house other than what i am already routinely doing, and to at least get out of the house some everyday... walk or visit. (change might help lift my spirits).

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2008

I didn't do any fireworks last night... but here is a pic of the fireworks from the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, TN. They shot fireworks just after Taylor Hicks sang at halftime. Mississippi State had a wonderful victory over university of central florida. GO DAWGS!

The begining of the new year is a great opportunity to start afresh. I have not set any goals yet... but actually plan to do so this week. I do know first on the list will be to return to WW to continue my weight loss journey.
Also i plan to continue to try and keep my house straight. why is this so difficult for me? I guess its because I just want to play. And... as much as I keep putting it off... I need to look for a part time job. DH doesn't feel his job will last much longer. so sad. Makes me rather angry... this was a time of our life things shouldn't begin to get so hard. He is sooo ready to slow down and take it easy... wish he could do that.

I have lots of christmas pic's... but they are all on disc at the moment... but i will try to upload some pic at a later time... if it is too late... well there is always next year... right?

I am looking forward to the open crop at A Scrappin' Friendsy this Friday.... but I do have to get my Pic's printed. I think I will try to do this at home, as I don't really want to get out in the cold. I hope to do more LO using different elements this year... and to "get out of the box" more. I love the artsy design so many people do.. wanda does a great job ... so creative.(from ASF).

oh... and one more new thing for the year - I have joined a monthly card class. I am so excited about this. Hopefully I will become more comfortable with doing cards and not rush to the dollar store!

To everyone out there... Happy New Year. 2008 is supposed to be a year that helps people "complete" things. Ha, maybe I can complete a scrapbook album!